40+ Unique Save the Date Photo Ideas

It has been too long since I posted about wedding ideas, but I am gladly returning to the subject with one of my favorite wedding components: the save the date! The save the date is the first correspondence you have with your guests, but its purpose is more than simply alerting guests of your chosen wedding day and location. It sets the tone for your wedding and lets guests know what to expect. They will see how formal or casual the wedding will be and they will get an idea of how much of your personality or tradition will be incorporated into the wedding as well. In order to create the best save the date cards for your wedding, create a unique save the date photo and/or card. If these two elements are unique, creative and clever, your guests will get to see what they will be coming to and they will look forward to it all the more. Today, I will be talking about save the date photo ideas this week and save the date card ideas next week.

The first element of the save the date is the photo. This is not mandatory. It is simply one possibility for the save the date. Also, although photos of the happy bride and groom-to-be are cute, but they’re quite common and basically the same thing as an engagement photo. The save the date photo is specifically meant to save the date, so uniqueness is wanted in order to convey that message. This means incorporating the date of the wedding in a clever way. This can be done in many ways. However, seeing that it is difficult to think of new creative save the date photo ideas, here is some inspiration to jog your creativity.

A photo idea becoming trendier by the day is the use of a banner. Most photos usually entail the couple standing and smiling while holding a banner. So, to be unique, try arranging the banner differently. This may mean hanging the banner in the background, or wrapping it around you in a hug. However, you probably do not want the photo to appear too staged, so try to incorporate the prop in an ‘in the moment way’ where it naturally fits. A banner is appealing because it is a simple, sweet, vintage touch that can add loads of charm to your photo. So, use it right and it can a photo that you will love forever.

You can also work in words with a sign rather than a banner. Banners have limited space, which is why they usually only display the date, but signs allow for some more room for creativity. For an original photo, try having each person hold a sign that relates to the other. To put it simply: some witty banter makes for a fun and special photo. Try to think of your own conversation and add your personalities as much as possible. Or, if you do not want to use a witty sign, try to create an original sign design. If you are at a loss, check out these signs.

Another trendy photo option is to write your love note on the ground. This is mostly done in sand, but it can be done in/on other surfaces as well. Writing in the snow is a perfect way to set the scene for a winter wedding. And etching your initials and/or wedding date in grass is always uncommon. A message etched into the ground is a simple and natural way to get your news across. So, it it fits your personality, sprawl your message in cursive, block letters or otherwise onto the landscape.

One of the increasingly popular save the date photo ideas is the use of shoes. It is a new idea to uniquely show off your wedding date while still using a common save the date photo. The bride and groom to-be are able to do natural poses and take a traditional photo while still adding an interesting detail. It is also very casual and easy to do. And, what girl does not like to showcase her shoes?

Another photo idea becoming more and more popular is the use of chalk. Chalk is a fun idea reminiscent of simple childhood fun. Due to that, it makes for a sweet and whimsical photo that can be used for many types of weddings. Chalk also leaves a lot of room for creativity, so you can add your own designs to your photo.

Another unique way to literally spell out your save the date is with Scrabble squares. You can make it colorful and classic by using the game board or you can use the letters another way. Just choose what fits you.

If you want to include more of your personalities in your photo, involve something that you both love. That could be music, movies, sports, pets, or anything else you can think of. Or, if you have a theme for your wedding that can easily be worked into your photo, then do it.

If you just want a unique and interesting save the date photo, chose an original medium to get your message across. Try to think of something that you have not seen done yet, and go for it. Here are some less common ideas to help spark your imagination.

I actually took the picture with the couple holding the Scrabble pieces that say “June Sixteenth”. I’d love for the credit to be shown as my photography business name! It is Brittany Long Photography and my website is BrittanyLongPhotography.com . Thank you so much! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at BLongPhotography@yahoo.com. Thank you for sharing your compilation of these beautiful photos, including mine! :)

These are cute and witty ways to say “save the date”. I just love the cooperation between the bride and groom in posing for this kind of shots. Some people are just too shy to pose this way. Great collection. I really loved it!ReplyCancel

I make wedding and family name signs that are great for save the date photos. I can do any custom work or you can use one of my existing designs. If you are interested, please check out my etsy shop or my website.